Modes of deliveryFree in the app
VBAC — birth after caesarean
Counselling numbers.
Source: NICE NG192 · RCOG GTG 45Fact
| Success | 72–75%; 85–90% if a previous vaginal birth. |
|---|---|
| Rupture | ~1 in 200 after one lower-segment CS; 2–3× higher if induced. |
| Baby breathing problems | 4–5% repeat CS vs 2–3% VBAC. |
In labour
- Continuous CTG
- Unit with immediate CS and blood
- Watch for scar pain, bleeding, abnormal CTG, loss of station
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